Who is Marco Flores y La Jerez?

Marco Flores and La Jerez are a Mexican mariachi band led by vocalist Marco Flores. The band is based in Mexico City and is one of the most renowned mariachi bands in the country.

Early Years

Marco Flores started his musical career as a solo artist in 2006. In 2011, he joined forces with the other members of La Jerez and formed the group now known as Marco Flores y La Jerez. Since then, they have become one of the most popular mariachi bands in the country.

Musical Style

Marco Flores y La Jerez specialize in traditional Mexican music and often infuse contemporary rhythms into their songs. Their repertoire includes popular Mexican classics such as “Cielito Lindo” and “La Bamba” as well as original compositions. The band has also been known to cover popular international songs such as “Despacito” and “Shape of You”.

Awards & Recognition

In 2019, Marco Flores and La Jerez were nominated for a Latin Grammy Award in the category of Best Regional Mexican Music Album for their album “De Corazón a Corazón”. The album was also nominated for a Premio Lo Nuestro award in the same category. In 2021, they were nominated for another Latin Grammy Award in the category of Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album for their album “No Te Olvides De Mi”.

Collaborations

Marco Flores y La Jerez have collaborated with several popular Latin American artists including Alejandro Fernández, Juanes, Natalia Lafourcade, and Enrique Iglesias. They have also performed with renowned mariachi groups such as Mariachi Vargas de Tecalitlán and Mariachi Los Camperos de Nati Cano.